John MacDonald, LPC
New Jersey · 11 years in practice
John MacDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 11 years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LPC, New Jersey
- 37PC00792000 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1598120958 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About John
John MacDonald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 11 years of clinical experience. He helps people deal with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and struggles with self-esteem. He aims to make early steps feel manageable and acknowledges how hard it can be to reach out for help.
He creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical tools and clearer thinking so people can tackle day-to-day problems.
Background and approach
He blends talking, skill-building, and focused interventions tailored to each person. John has taught addictions counseling as an adjunct graduate professor of psychology, and he brings that teaching background into clinical work. He also has experience with career concerns, sleep problems, grief, and issues related to identity and relationships.
His additional focus areas include attachment, codependency, divorce and separation, and coping after disasters. His approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, existential ideas, and EMDR as appropriate. He works with clients to choose strategies that fit their goals and pace.
He emphasizes developing coping strategies, motivation, and clearer communication skills. Outside the therapy room he has taken leadership roles in New Jersey professional groups and served on ethics committees. That background informs a steady, organized practice style that aims to help people make practical progress over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Sleeping disorders
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches John names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Practical approaches for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful working relationship. The therapist follows the client’s concerns, reflects what is said, and helps people find their own solutions; this approach can help with relationship worries, low self-esteem, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It uses straightforward exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep and daily functioning.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured method used to address distress linked to traumatic memories. It involves guiding attention while processing upsetting memories to reduce their emotional intensity; it can be considered when trauma or overwhelming past events are a concern.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest strategies that match the client’s needs. That collaborative process helps set a clear plan for sessions and what to try between meetings.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use visual connection for deeper conversation, phone works well when lower bandwidth is needed, and chat or text can be used for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to keep regular contact without traveling.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does John address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth with an emphasis on talking, learning coping skills, and trying techniques that fit each person. He blends client-centered support with structured methods when helpful.
What is his background and experience?
He has 11 years of professional experience and has taught addictions counseling as an adjunct graduate professor of psychology.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does the cost and start process work?
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